Brand TLD - Not Publicly Available
.ALIPAY Domain
A brand top-level domain (TLD) operated by Alibaba Group Holding Limited for its Alipay online payment platform.
About Brand TLDs
Brand TLDs (also called Brand gTLDs or Dot Brands) are top-level domain extensions that are owned and operated exclusively by specific companies or organizations for their own use.
Key characteristics:
- Registration is restricted to the brand owner and authorized entities
- Not available for public purchase or registration
- Used for brand protection, marketing, and internal operations
- Provides complete control over the namespace
- Examples include .google, .apple, .amazon, .bmw
Registry & Technical Information
Registry Information
Technical Details
Launch Dates & Availability
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Registration Requirements:
Registration is restricted to Alibaba Group Holding Limited and its affiliates.
Additional Information
A brand TLD is a top-level domain that represents a specific company or brand. It is typically used for the brand's official websites and services.
Alipay is one of the world's largest mobile and online payment platforms, primarily used in China.
Frequently Asked Questions
A brand top-level domain (TLD) operated by Alibaba Group Holding Limited for its Alipay online payment platform. The .ALIPAY TLD is managed by Alibaba Group Holding Limited and was introduced in 2016.
Registration for .ALIPAY domains has the following restrictions: Registration is restricted to Alibaba Group Holding Limited and its affiliates.
Pricing for .ALIPAY domains varies by registrar. Contact your preferred domain registrar for current pricing information and any promotional offers.
WHOIS information for .ALIPAY domains can be queried through the WHOIS server: whois.nic.alipay. You can also use the RDAP service at https://rdap.nic.alipay/ for more structured data access.
Many accredited domain registrars support .ALIPAY domain registration. Contact your preferred registrar to confirm availability and pricing.
The .ALIPAY domain is a well-established Brand TLD with strong recognition and trust. It's suitable for various purposes including business, organization, and personal websites.